Sessional Lecturer - JLS472H1S - Child Language Disorders - Emergency Posting
Date Posted: 07/31/2026
Req ID: 49677
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Linguistics
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
About the role
Course: JLS472H1S – Child Language Disorders
Course description: Students are introduced to the etiologies and characteristics of speech and language disorders in children, associated with autism, intellectual disabilities, and specific language impairment. Theoretical underpinnings of the major intervention approaches for children with speech and language disorders are discussed.
Estimated TA Support: 1 TA @ 50 hours
Estimated course enrolment: 50 undergraduates
Class schedule: Mondays 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027
Pay
- Sessional Lecturers I - $9,997.47
- Sessional Lecturers I (Long Term) - $10,699.21
- Sessional Lecturers II - $10,699.21
- Sessional Lecturers II (Long Term) - $10,953.96
- Sessional Lecturers III - $10,953.96
- Sessional Lecturers III (Long Term) - $11,228.90
Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Solid background in speech-language pathology, and mastery of the course material, including ongoing research related to the course material and clinical experience in SLP.
- Previous experience as an instructor in JLS courses.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Master's or PhD in a relevant field is preferred.
- Previous experience working with Teaching Assistants/Graders is desirable.
- Excellent teaching evaluations as a Course Instructor in a JLS course is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and delivery of course content.
- Development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams.
- Calculation and submission of grades.
- Holding regular office hours.
- Supervision of TAs or Graders as required.
The instructor is expected to be fully available for the duration of the employment period and be in geographical proximity to the University.